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Environmental Sciences
Wenhui Yang, McSherry Brownel Johnson, Hongsen Liao, Zijing Liu, Xiangrong Zheng, Chan Lu
Summary: A case-control study in Changsha, China, involving 1510 children aged 0-14 years, found that there was an interaction between air pollution and temperature during pregnancy that affected the development of childhood pneumonia.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tahir Taj, Aslak Harbo Poulsen, Matthias Ketzel, Camilla Geels, Jorgen Brandt, Jesper Heile Christensen, Robin Puett, Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Mette Sorensen, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen
Summary: The study found associations between ambient concentrations of PM2.5 components black carbon (BC), ammonium (NH4), and nitrate (NO3) at the residence and the risk of incident leukemia in adults.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chan Lu, Yinping Zhang, Baizhan Li, Zhuohui Zhao, Chen Huang, Xin Zhang, Hua Qian, Juan Wang, Wei Liu, Yuexia Sun, Dan Norback, Qihong Deng
Summary: There is an interaction between temperature and air pollution during pre-and post-natal periods, which is associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ancy S. Watson, Sudha R. Bai
Summary: The study found that Trivandrum's air pollution exceeds national standards, with vegetation on roadsides planted primarily for aesthetic purposes. Analyzing the pollution tolerance levels of existing plants can serve as a scientific basis for urban landscape planning.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chan Lu, Zijing Liu, Hongsen Liao, Wenhui Yang, Qin Liu, Qin Li, Qihong Deng
Summary: This study found significant associations between exposure to SO2 and NO2 during pregnancy and childhood asthma, particularly during the early and mid-trimesters. In addition, childhood asthma was also related to high temperature exposure during pregnancy, and boys were more susceptible to the temperature-pollution interaction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Joshua D. Palmer, Rahul N. Prasad, Gino Cioffi, Carol Kruchtko, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, Daniel M. Trifiletti, Vinai Gondi, Paul D. Brown, Haley K. Perlow, Mark Mishra, Arnab Chakravarti, Jill S. Barnholtz-Sloan, Quinn T. Ostrom
Summary: This study suggests a potential association between exposure to high levels of particulate pollution and radon and increased incidence of non-malignant brain tumors. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings in other populations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Di Carlo, A. Maiorana, M. Ampollini, S. Antignani, M. Caprio, C. Carpentieri, F. Bochicchio
Summary: Assessing radon activity in building structures is crucial for preventing radon from entering buildings or reducing its concentration. Due to the difficulty of direct measurement, models describing radon migration and exhalation have been developed. Simplified equations have been mostly used to assess radon exhalation. A systematic analysis of radon transport models has resulted in four models with different migration mechanisms and the presence of inner radon generation. Case-specific solutions have been formulated for different scenarios in buildings to improve accuracy in assessing building materials' contribution to indoor radon concentration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kuan-Jen Bai, Wen-Te Liu, Yuan -Chien Lin, Yansu He, Yueh-Lun Lee, Dean Wu, Ta-Yuan Chang, Li-Te Chang, Chun-Yeh Lai, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Kian Fan Chung, Kin-Fai Ho, Kai -Jen Chuang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between daily averages and variations in ambient relative humidity (RH), temperature, PM2.5, and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A case-control study was conducted with 8628 subjects, and the results showed that the mean PM2.5 and RH were positively associated with the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in OSA patients, while the variation in RH was negatively associated with AHI. Reducing exposure to high ambient RH and PM2.5 levels may have protective effects on the AHI in OSA patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shuai Hao, Fang Yuan, Pai Pang, Bo Yang, Xuejun Jiang, Aihui Yan
Summary: The study found that early exposure to traffic-related air pollution is related to allergic rhinitis risk in preschool children, especially among those with family stress and boys, where PM10 and NO2 are positively associated with AR symptoms.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amy E. Margolis, Bruce Ramphal, David Pagliaccio, Sarah Banker, Ena Selmanovic, Lauren Thomas, Pam Factor-Litvak, Frederica Perera, Bradley S. Peterson, Andrew Rundle, Julie B. Herbstman, Jeff Goldsmith, Virginia Rauh
Summary: Prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with deficits in inhibitory control and academic achievement in adolescence. Inhibitory control plays a significant role in mediating the effects of pollution exposure on academic achievement during adolescence. The study suggests the importance of targeting inhibitory control deficits for interventions aimed at improving academic outcomes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jae Min Lee, Tae-Hee Lee, Soontae Kim, Minkyo Song, Sanghyuk Bae
Summary: This study found a positive association between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and childhood cancer, providing evidence for exploring the relationship between particulate matter and childhood cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Cheng, Hong Su, Jian Song, Xu Wang
Summary: This study found that short-term exposure to air pollutants, particularly particulate matter and gaseous pollutants, is associated with an increased risk of childhood epilepsy exacerbation in eastern China. These findings suggest that the impact of air pollution needs to be considered by parents or guardians of children, especially during the cold season, to prevent epilepsy attacks.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Aleksandra Kubiak, Malgorzata Basinska
Summary: This study presents the distribution of radon concentration in buildings in Poznan County and its relationship with other environmental factors. The results showed a positive correlation between radon concentration and volatile organic compounds, and a negative correlation with carbon dioxide concentration. The concentration of radon in a room is influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and room usage profile.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huanhuan Zhang, Xiaoan Zhang, Xin Zhao, Guomei Cheng, Hui Chang, Xiaofang Ye, Jingzhe Wang, Zengli Yu, Qiong Wang, Cunrui Huang
Summary: In Henan, China, exposure to CO in the first and second trimester was associated with an increased risk of overall CHDs. Additionally, NO2 and CO in the first trimester, PM2.5 and PM10 in the second trimester were linked to a higher risk of ASD, with susceptible windows occurring mainly in the 1st-6th gestational weeks. No positive association was found between air pollution and tetralogy of Fallot.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Business
Jiawei Mo, Zenan Wu, Ye Yuan
Summary: This article investigates how environmental adversity affects competitive performance in cognitive-intensive settings. The findings show that higher air pollution levels diminish the performance and winning odds of the weaker team in a matchup while boosting that of the stronger team.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clara G. Sears, Melissa Eliot, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Aslak Harbo Poulsen, James M. Harrington, Chanelle J. Howe, Katherine A. James, Nina Roswall, Kim Overvad, Anne Tjonneland, Jaymie Meliker, Gregory A. Wellenius
Summary: There is a positive association between urinary cadmium and incident heart failure in a cohort of people who never smoked, especially among men.
Article
Oncology
Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Jie Chen, Sophia Rodopoulou, Maciej Strak, Kees de Hoogh, Zorana J. Andersen, Tom Bellander, Jorgen Brandt, Daniela Fecht, Francesco Forastiere, John Gulliver, Ole Hertel, Barbara H. Hoffmann, Klea Katsouyanni, Matthias Ketzel, Boel Brynedal, Karin Leander, Petter L. S. Ljungman, Patrik K. E. Magnusson, Gabriele Nagel, Goran Pershagen, Debora Rizzuto, Marie-Christine Boutron-Ruault, Evangelia Samoli, Rina So, Massimo Stafoggia, Anne Tjonneland, Roel Vermeulen, W. M. Monique Verschuren, Gudrun Weinmayr, Kathrin Wolf, Jiawei Zhang, Emanuel Zitt, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard Hoek, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen
Summary: This study examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and breast cancer incidence. The results showed an association between PM2.5 and breast cancer, suggesting a potential role of exposure to NO2, PM2.5, and BC in the development of breast cancer.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
M. Autzen, C. E. Andersen, M. Bailey, A. S. Murray
Summary: This paper updates the gamma dose given to RCQ using Geant4 simulations and compares it with three other gamma sources in Denmark. Experimental evidence shows that the luminescence response to (137)Cs irradiation is 4% higher than that resulting from (60)Co gamma irradiation for the same dose, confirming suggestions of Autzen et al. (2021) based on simulations.
RADIATION MEASUREMENTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Niklas Kappelt, Hugo S. Russell, Dafni Fessa, Keith Van Ryswyk, Ole Hertel, Matthew S. Johnson
Summary: In this study, the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Copenhagen Metro system was measured. High PM2.5 concentrations were found in underground stations, which were attributed to the ventilation through the piston effect. Analysis of particulate matter samples showed a high iron content, indicating particle production from train wheels, rails, and brakes. Measurements onboard trains revealed even higher PM2.5 concentrations and suggested carriage ventilation by tunnel air.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Tahir Taj, Jie Chen, Sophia Rodopoulou, Maciej Strak, Kees de Hoogh, Zorana J. Andersen, Tom Bellander, Jorgen Brandt, Daniela Fecht, Francesco Forastiere, John Gulliver, Ole Hertel, Barbara Hoffmann, Jeanette T. Jorgensen, Klea Katsouyanni, Matthias Ketzel, Anton Lager, Karin Leander, Petter Ljungman, Patrik K. E. Magnusson, Gabriele Nagel, Goran Pershagen, Debora Rizzuto, Evangelia Samoli, Rina So, Massimo Stafoggia, Anne Tjonneland, Roel Vermeulen, Gudrun Weinmayr, Kathrin Wolf, Jiawei Zhang, Emanuel Zitt, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard Hoek, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen
Summary: The study, pooling data from six European cohorts, found no significant association between long-term ambient air pollution exposure to fine particles, nitrogen dioxide, black carbon, and warm season ozone, and the incidence of kidney parenchyma cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Youn-Hee Lim, Elvira Braeuner, Anders Juul
Summary: There is a lack of evidence on the long-term and general health of males with gynecomastia. This study found that males with idiopathic gynecomastia have a higher risk of future disease, especially endocrine diseases.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Biology
Marc K. Pedersen, Elvira V. Brauner, Ann H. Hansen, Laura S. Hansen, Tina K. Jensen, Niels Jorgensen, Laerke Priskorn
Summary: In this cross-sectional study, the association between self-reported asthma and testicular function was investigated. The results showed that men with self-reported asthma had poorer testicular function, specifically lower total sperm count and borderline lower sperm concentration compared to men without asthma. However, the causality cannot be determined due to the study's design limitations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henriette. T. Horsdal, Marianne. G. Pedersen, Jorg Schullehner, Cecilie S. Ostergaard, John J. Mcgrath, Esben Agerbo, Allan Timmermann, Ane Marie Closter, Jorgen Brandt, Jesper H. Christensen, Lise M. Frohn, Camilla Geels, Matthias Ketzel, Jibran Khan, Pia Orby, Yulia Olsen, Gregor Levin, Jens-Christian Svenning, Kristine Engemann, Steen Gyldenkaerne, Birgitte Hansen, Ole Hertel, Clive E. Sabel, Christian Erikstrup, Torben Sigsgaard, Carsten B. Pedersen
Summary: The aim of this study is to provide an overview of nationwide environmental data in Denmark and its potential linkage to individual-level records to promote research on the impact of the local environment on human health. Researchers in Denmark can conduct large population-based studies using nationally complete population and health registries. Linking environmental data to individuals enables new possibilities for studying the health effects of the social, built, and physical environment.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elvira V. Brauner, Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Astrid L. Beck, Youn-Hee Lim, Henriette Boye, Hanne Frederiksen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Tina K. Jensen
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between maternal paraben concentrations in second trimester urine and birth size of the offspring, specifically looking at sex-specific associations. The findings revealed that higher maternal exposure to n-butylparaben was associated with lower birth size in female offspring, while no significant relationship was observed in male offspring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biology
Astrid L. L. Beck, Elvira V. V. Braeuner, Russ Hauser, Youn-Hee Lim, Cecilie S. S. Uldbjerg, Anders Juul
Summary: A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the association between maternal exposure to cigarette smoke and the risk of testicular cancer in offspring. The review did not provide evidence of a significant relationship between the two. Further research is needed based on valid exposure data.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Trine K. Hueg, Martha Hickey, Astrid L. Beck, Louise F. Wilson, Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Laerke Priskorn, Julie Abildgaard, Youn-Hee Lim, Elvira Brauner
Summary: Fragility fractures occur in approximately 10% of Danish women aged 50 years or older, and bilateral oophorectomy may increase the risk of these fractures. This study investigated the association between bilateral oophorectomy and fragility fractures, taking into account factors such as age, hormone therapy use, hysterectomy, physical activity level, BMI, and smoking.
Article
Oncology
Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Jie Chen, Sophia Rodopoulou, Maciej Strak, Kees de Hoogh, Zorana J. Andersen, Tom Bellander, Jorgen Brandt, Daniela Fecht, Francesco Forastiere, John Gulliver, Ole Hertel, Barbara Hoffmann, Klea Katsouyanni, Matthias Ketzel, Karin Leander, Patrik K. E. Magnusson, Gabriele Nagel, Goeran Pershagen, Debora Rizzuto, Evangelia Samoli, Rina So, Massimo Stafoggia, Anne Tjonneland, Gudrun Weinmayr, Kathrin Wolf, Jiawei Zhang, Emanuel Zitt, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard Hoek, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen
Summary: This study examined the association between residential exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), fine particles (PM2.5), black carbon (BC), ozone (O3), and eight elemental components of PM2.5 and malignant tumours of the central nervous system (CNS). The results indicated a potential association between NO2, PM2.5, and BC exposure and CNS tumours, while the PM elements did not show consistent association with tumour incidence.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jakob G. Hjorringgaard, Christina Ankjaergaard, Arne Miller, Claus E. Andersen
Summary: Investigated the validity of extracting quality correction factors from literature data and found that using the average energy of the X-ray beam is optimal for evaluation.
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Louise Boge Frederickson, Hugo Savill Russell, Dafni Fessa, Jibran Khan, Johan Albrecht Schmidt, Matthew Stanley Johnson, Ole Hertel
Summary: This study examined the performance of low-cost sensor devices for monitoring air pollution levels in urban areas. The results showed significant variations in air pollution levels over short distances, with higher concentrations of NO2 near busy roads. The study demonstrated that low-cost sensors can accurately measure air pollution exposure with high spatiotemporal resolution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Jie Chen, Sophia Rodopoulou, Maciej Strak, Kees de Hoogh, Tom Bellander, J. orgen Brandt, Francesco Forastiere, Boel Brynedal, Ole Hertel, Barbara Hoffmann, Klea Katsouyanni, Matthias Ketzel, Karin Leander, Patrik K. E. Magnusson, Gabriele Nagel, Goran Pershagen, Debora Rizzuto, Evangelia Samoli, Rina So, Massimo Stafoggia, Anne Tj Onneland, Gudrun Weinmayr, Kathrin Wolf, Emanuel Zitt, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard Hoek, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen
Summary: This study assessed the association between residential exposure to air pollution and multiple myeloma. The results showed no significant association between long-term ambient air pollution exposure and the incidence of multiple myeloma.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)